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"Activision Blizzard can't stop this.” Why Raven Software's union is just the beginning

Employees at Raven Software have formed the first major union in the video game industry, and it's a massive victory that could lead to even more change.

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'Modern Warfare 2' release date, rumors, developer, and Warzone updates

Here's everything we know so far about 2022's 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II,' including its release date, 'Warzone 2' integration, trailer, and setting.

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'Call of Duty' Season 3 Reloaded patch notes, release time, and 'Warzone' updates

The forthcoming mid-season 'Call of Duty' update will arrive soon, but what can you expect from it and when does it begin? Here's what you need to know.

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Why Merger Talks Between Electronic Arts And NBCUniversal Failed: Who's A Potential Buyer?

Electronic Arts Inc. (NYSE: EA) shares traded higher by 1.5% on a down day in the market on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that EA has been aggressively pursuing a sale of the company.

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Activision Blizzard Employees Proceed Towards Unionization

Twenty-two quality-assurance testers at Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) studios have voted in favor of unionizing with the Communications Workers of America, the Wall Street Journal reports. The workers took part in the vote at Middleton, Wisconsin-based Raven, on May 23 amid opposition from Activision management. The move followed years of complaints about excessive…

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Quality assurance workers at Activision Blizzard subsidiary unionize, a first at a major US gaming company

A small group of quality assurance workers at an Activision Blizzard-owned game studio have unionized, marking the arrival of the first labor union at a major U.S. gaming company.

Los Angeles Times

Raven Software’s QA team successfully unionizes in a near-unanimous vote

The Game Workers Alliance is the first of its kind among AAA gaming studios in the U.S.

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In major video game company first, Activision Blizzard employees are joining a union

A subset of staff at the massive video game company Activision Blizzard voted to join the Communication Workers of America. The vote comes as Activision Blizzard is being purchased by Microsoft.

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Activision workers win vote to form industry's first big union in U.S.

The vote passed 19-3.

Axios

Activision Blizzard’s Raven Software workers vote to form industry’s first union

The vote marks a victory for labor advocates in an industry mired with allegations of abuse and poor working conditions

The Guardian - US

Xbox passed on an exclusive Marvel partnership before PlayStation made Spider-Man

Sony then took up Marvel's offer, leading to Spider-Man from Insomniac.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Activision's controversial diversity tool was years in the making

An early architect had warned about turning diversity into "a numbers game."

Axios

New NYC lawsuit spices up Microsoft's Activision acquisition

The suit alleges CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the Microsoft buyout to save himself.

Input

Activision New York lawsuit: Your 3 biggest questions, answered

A new lawsuit out of New York presents yet another legal wrinkle in the ongoing saga of Activision Blizzard. Here's what the suit says, and what could happen.

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World of Warcraft Franchise Coming To Mobile: What Investors And Gamers Should Know

A new game is bringing the World of Warcraft franchise to mobile users. Here’s what investors and gamers should know about the Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) announcement.

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New York City is suing Activision Blizzard, insists CEO ‘rushed’ to secure Microsoft acquisition

The lawsuit alleges that Bobby Kotick and others are attempting to 'escape' liability.

Axios

New York City sues Activision, targeting CEO Bobby Kotick

The suit alleges a rushed takeover deal with Microsoft to escape liability

USA Today Sports Media Group

Activision Blizzard advises shareholders to vote against employee-elected board member, harassment report

ATVI shareholders requested a vote on allowing for an employee-elected board member and the creation of a report on the company’s continued problems with and actions to counteract sexual harrassment. The company says to vote against both.

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PreMarket Prep Stock Of The Day: Buffett's Risk-On Approach To Activision Blizzard

At the annual meeting for Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B), it was announced his firm

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Buffett lures fans to Omaha with stock buys, inflation talk

As war broke out in Europe and U.S. inflation soared, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s Warren Buffett was doubling down on a tried-and-trusted strategy to navigate the fallout.

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Japanese game studios are paying their employees more for a surprising reason

Multiple Japanese game publishers, such as Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Koei Tecmo have announced hefty pay raises for employees. It's a shift in the right direction.

Benzinga

Why Activision Blizzard Shares Are Rising Today

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) shares are trading higher Monday morning after Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway has built about a 9.5% stake in the video game company.

Axios

Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway has 9.5% stake in Activision

"If the deal with Microsoft goes through, we make some money," Buffett said.

Inverse

'Modern Warfare II' release window, rumors, Warzone, developer, and setting

Here's everything we know so far about 2022's 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II,' including its release window, Warzone integration, trailer, and setting.

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